Does mail automatically go to po box
In the United States, mail delivery to a PO Box (Post Office Box) is a bit more complex than regular mail delivery to a street address. Here's what you need to know:
- PO Box vs. Street Address: When you rent a PO Box, you're essentially renting a mailbox at a post office or a private mailbox center. Mail sent to a PO Box is not delivered to your street address, but rather to the post office or mailbox center where your PO Box is located.
- Automatic Delivery: When you rent a PO Box, you can opt for automatic mail forwarding to your PO Box. This means that any mail sent to your street address will be forwarded to your PO Box. However, this is not the default setting, and you need to specifically request this service.
- Manual Forwarding: If you don't opt for automatic forwarding, mail sent to your street address will not be forwarded to your PO Box. Instead, it will be returned to the sender as "undeliverable" or "forwarding address unknown."
- PO Box Address: When you receive mail at a PO Box, the mail carrier will typically deliver it to the post office or mailbox center where your PO Box is located. You'll need to visit the post office or mailbox center to collect your mail.
- Special Handling: Some types of mail, such as packages or certified mail, may require special handling or signature upon delivery. In these cases, the mail carrier may not deliver the mail to your PO Box, but instead, hold it at the post office or mailbox center for you to pick up.
In summary, mail does not automatically go to a PO Box. You need to opt for automatic forwarding or manually forward your mail to your PO Box. If you don't, mail sent to your street address will not be forwarded to your PO Box.